CDL · School bus (CDL)
What official color are school buses supposed to be painted?
Correct answer: The color National School Bus Glossy Yellow.
Answer options
- AA deep amber similar to warning lights
- BA bright fluorescent safety yellow
- CThe color National School Bus Glossy Yellow Correct
Why
NHTSA's federal guideline on pupil transportation safety specifies National School Bus Glossy Yellow as the paint for school buses. This color was chosen because it is highly visible and makes a school bus easy to recognize.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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